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Oprah Winfrey on Time’s Up and the climate of change

Oprah Winfrey, a special contributing correspondent for “Sunday Morning,” moderates a panel discussing the Time’s Up campaign (including actresses America Ferrera, Natalie Portman, Tracee Ellis Ross and Reese Witherspoon; Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy; producer Shonda Rhimes; and attorney Nina Shaw) about the power of speaking out about sexual harassment, abuse, and gender inequality. Source

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Sharon Stone on second chances

Bold, sensual and talented, Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominee Sharon Stone was one of the most talked-about actresses of the ’90s, making a powerful impression in such films as “Total Recall,” “Basic Instinct” and “Casino.” But a brain hemorrhage in 2001 nearly killed her, and set back her career. Lee Cowan profiles the actress, whose second chance at life includes raising three sons, outspoken activism, and a starring role in a new HBO mini-series, “Mosaic.” Source

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The women behind Pentagon Papers drama “The Post”

The Pentagon Papers revealed that the U.S. government knew the war in Vietnam was unwinnable years before it ended. The dramatic story of its publication in the Washington Post is now being told in “The Post,” a new film directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie never would have been made without two inspiring women: a 32-year old first-time screenwriter and a former studio head whose career at Sony was nearly derailed by hackers. Alex Wagner reports. Source

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Father who claimed girl choked on milk charged with murder

Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson and Richardson Police chief Jimmy Spivey announced Friday that the father of slain Texas girl Sherin Mathews has been charged with capital murder. Wesley Mathews claimed the three-year-old choked on milk in the family’s Texas home last October. Source

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Trump denies making “sh*thole countries” comment

Both Democrats and Republicans are reacting to reports that President Trump used vulgar language to describe Haiti, El Salvador and countries in Africa during a meeting on immigration. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports. Source

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Florida man claims massive Mega Millions jackpot

Shane Missler of Port Richey, Florida, claimed his prize Friday. At 20 years old, he won last week’s $450 million Mega Millions jackpot. Missler says he plans to take care of his family, have fun, and do some good for humanity. Source

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Preview: Oprah panel on Time’s Up movement

Earlier this week Oprah Winfrey, a special contributing correspondent for CBS’ “Sunday Morning,” moderated a panel of Hollywood luminaries to discuss the Time’s Up movement. In this preview of Winfrey’s report to be broadcast January 14, she asks actress Reese Witherspoon about the power of speaking out about sexual harassment and abuse. Source

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